Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Revealed July 2011

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the LS5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic LS5
SD1200 IS | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon SD1200 IS
LS5 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic LS5
SD1200 IS | LS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the LS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and LS5.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 160 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $250 | $294 |